South Korea: Female unemployment

The latest value from 2025 is 2.69 percent, a decline from 2.82 percent in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 7.96 percent, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for South Korea from 1991 to 2025 is 2.95 percent. The minimum value, 1.58 percent, was reached in 1996 while the maximum of 5.64 percent was recorded in 1998. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.